Well, we better hope they send us the B1-B especially if the F-22 is still grounded for the JB air show
Unfortunately, there's bad news about the F-22 today.....
The U.S. Air Force has temporarily halted flights of the Lockheed Martin Corp. F-22 jet because of “recent reports of potential oxygen system malfunctions,” according to Air Combat Command.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aO96CZ4zS6k8
The pilot “scraped the underside of the aircraft on trees during a landing approach,” said the e-mail. “The pilot does not recall the incident and is being treated for physiological symptoms,”
What kind of trees are at 14,500 feet?
I know, I was just venting...... Please do not reply to it!
The three most common expressions in aviation are, "Why is it doing that?", "Where are we?" and "Oh Crap".
Uh oh. Hope they can fix this in 3 weeks.Originally Posted by Chris S
Well, we better hope they send us the B1-B especially if the F-22 is still grounded for the JB air show
Unfortunately, there's bad news about the F-22 today
The U.S. Air Force has temporarily halted flights of the Lockheed Martin Corp. F-22 jet because of “recent reports of potential oxygen system malfunctions,” according to Air Combat Command.
http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...d=aO96CZ4zS6k8
rev 5.5.2011-8:08PMEST
Revised: F-22 Demo
Due to the ACC issued stand down the F-22 Raptor demonstration is now listed as tentative.
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FYI- The potential malfunctions with the Onboard Oxygen Generating System (OBOGS) may have caused the F-22 crash in the Fall of 2010 up in Alaska, that was responsible for the loss of Capt. Jeffery Haney of the 525th Fighter Squadron, and may involve more aircraft than the Raptors.
More info can be found on the defensenews.com website:
http://www.defensenews.com/story.php...=AIR&s=TOP
The stand-down already affected one airshow. It looks like ACC is being nice and giving out replacements.
http://www.shreveporttimes.com/artic...s-out-air-show
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Is there any more news on this? Just wondering since the F-18 TACDEMO was susposed to be at the airshow in Smyrna, TN this weekend that I will be attending.
This air show went from "having the potential to be great" to "ugh". With the F-18 not being confirmed, and now the F-22 being down, it looks like the A-10 will be the headliners.
Steve,
No new updates unfortunately. If the F-18 Demo was supposed to be at Smyrna show,
hopefully they'll still show up and do the Legacy flight at least if one was scheduled.
Let us know what happens this weekend down in Smyrna when you get back, OK !!
Safe travels !!
Last edited by Chris S; 2011-05-06 at 10:51 AM.
An F-4 would be sweet!!! I'll take it!
That would be nice. At least they are still having the F-15 demo (so their site says). I will be at Smyrna Sat (with my kids) and Sunday (by myself) so I will have plenty of coverage of it. I'll be sure to let you guys now how it goes!
OK, there is lots of speculation here... I really do not care about what else when I was given the info that 2 static growlers are coming and 4 F-18 demo aircraft (2 in Centennial colors). I am waiting to hear about other fast movers but noting else solid yet.
I also have some arrival info but can not post it yet as it is not for public release....
HISTORY UNDER THE STARS IS GOING TO BE...... (for you Nick) EPIC
The three most common expressions in aviation are, "Why is it doing that?", "Where are we?" and "Oh Crap".
rev 5.8.2011-7:48PMEST
Removed: Static Display: MV-22
Added: Static Display: AAM Warbirds
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FYI- The Smyrna airshow DID have the F-18 Tacdemo and the Legacy Flight with the Corsair. Hope you guys get the F-18 Tacdemo too!
Thanks Steve for letting us know!
Here is a statement I received regarding the F-22
As far as I know all F-22's in our fleet are grounded, this includes the one's performing at the air show this year. There is no ETA as to when they will be cleared for flight readiness.
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